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How do I recover from excess saliva production?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My tongue produces lot of saliva. How do I recover from this problem? Sometimes, my saliva is dropping down in front me.

Answered by Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

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The causes of hypersalivation include excessive starch intake, reflux disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, oral infections and decreased saliva clearance. So, before trying any medication try some lifestyle modification. If that did not help then you can use some medication. Hope this will help you and wishing you a faster recovery.

Treatment plan

1. Avoid high starch food like potato, bread, cereals, rice and corn. 2. Maintain oral hygiene. 3. Avoid spicy and fried foods.

Regarding follow up

Revert back for further information to an ENT otolaryngologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 2, 2018
Reviewed At June 15, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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